Riddle No. 41

[Carl]

Inconspicuous, usually unseen
Sometimes appearing in a cartoon scene

Quietly hanging in a cavity
Nobody taking much notice of me

Food items pass by me as you may scarf
Better not touch me; I may make you barf

What am I ?


Answer will be provided next Thursday evening after 21:00.

[elcarretero]

Epiglottis

[Carl]

ANSWER

Uvula.

Your uvula is that fleshy part that hangs from your soft palate at the back of your mouth.

Line 3: The "cavity" is your mouth.

Lines 5-6: Food passes by your uvula as you eat. Touching your uvula may cause you to vomit.